Black Cat Civil is a fast growing, Australian Indigenous owned civil contractor delivering remote and regional infrastructure projects across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Since starting on the Sunshine Coast in 2006, we’ve grown to over 300 employees, 500 pieces of plant, and more than 1,800 completed projects.
We’re proud of our tight knit culture, hands on leadership, and commitment to safety, quality, and career growth.
The Role
Step into a leadership role with a respected Indigenous owned civil contractor, overseeing a skilled team maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of heavy civil equipment on a major coal site. This is your chance to combine hands on expertise with team leadership, ensuring our machinery runs at peak performance in a high profile, safety driven environment. You’ll be servicing, maintaining, and repairing a range of mobile equipment throughout our Central Queensland Coal operations and helping guide the next generation of fitters.
Location: Central Queensland
Roster: 8 days on / 6 days off
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Point of Hire: FIFO – SEQ, Cairns or DIDO – Central Queensland
Start Date: Immediate
Key Responsibilities
• Perform on site servicing, preventative maintenance, and repairs to mobile plant, including heavy earth moving equipment, trucks, generators, and light vehicles
• Prepare new machines to site specifications
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults; attend breakdowns on site
• Carry out major engine and component rebuilds
• Mentor apprentices and fitters to develop skills and safe work practices
• Lead small maintenance teams on site when required, allocating tasks and monitoring progress
• Liaise with Fleet Manager/Workshop Supervisor to coordinate repairs, parts, and schedules
What You’ll Bring
• Trade qualification in Diesel Fitting (or equivalent)
• 5+ years’ fitting experience (heavy earth moving equipment preferred)
• Caterpillar equipment experience highly regarded
• Field service and hydraulics experience
• Strong safety and quality focus
• Willingness to work locally and away as required
• Air conditioning ticket and heavy vehicle licence (desirable)
• Reliability, initiative, and a team first attitude
• Leadership or mentoring experience (advantageous)
What We Offer
• Permanent full time role with long term career prospects
• Competitive hourly rate + weekly pay
• Paid flights and accommodation when working away
• Training and professional development opportunities (including tickets and licences)
• Supportive, close knit team culture led by hands on owners
• Opportunity to step into a leadership pathway
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Black Cat Civil — interviews are happening now.
